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Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Library & information sciences > Automation of library & information processes
This accessible and innovative book examines to what extent
copyright protects a range of subjects which are engaged in the
creation and management of literary and artistic works, and how
such subjects use copyright to protect their interests. Offering a
complementary analysis, The Subjects of Literary and Artistic
Copyright explores how copyright regulates the production and
management of literature and art. The book examines the creators of
literature and art, as well as market operators such as publishers
and "managers" including museums, galleries, and universities. The
perspectives offered cover a diverse range of subjects, and
confront the regular contradictions and conflicts that occur within
literary and artistic copyright interests. The chapters illustrate,
via historical and empirical analysis, that established practices
and traditional approaches to the management of copyright need to
be revisited, in order to be more aligned with current social and
technological frameworks. Providing a starting point for future
research paths on copyright practices in art and literature, this
insightful book will be of interest to legal academics looking to
expand their knowledge of literary and artistic copyright. Law
professionals with interests in intellectual property and art law
will also benefit from its novel approach.
Libraries as social and service-based institutions are constantly
seeking innovative and effective ways to meet the needs of their
users and maintain relevance amidst alternative information
sources. They are constantly adjusting to meet the needs of users,
contribute to the personal development of users, and alight with
national development. All of these have placed a burden on
libraries to engage in sustainable practices both to increase their
capacity to drive current developmental endeavors and to sustain
future relevance. Global Perspectives on Sustainable Library
Practices provides a rich and robust knowledge resource that brings
together diverse sustainable library practices that will revamp
library operations towards optimally meeting the current objectives
of libraries as a developmental institution as well as sustaining
value for future operations and service transactions. Covering
topics such as access efficacy, green space development, and
library service delivery, this premier reference source is an
essential resource for librarians, library administrators,
educators and administration of both K-12 and higher education,
students of library sciences, pre-service teachers, researchers,
and academicians.
An increasing number of academic libraries worldwide are adopting
innovative technologies in creating, organizing, storing, managing,
disseminating, preserving, and enhancing access to their vital
knowledge in order to adapt to the changing library environment and
to stay relevant in the digital world. This transition necessitates
a need for best practices and reimagined strategies of implementing
innovative technologies to ensure sustainable knowledge access and
increase knowledge sharing. Innovative Technologies for Enhancing
Knowledge Access in Academic Libraries aims to provide best
practices, innovative strategies, theoretical frameworks,
conceptual frameworks, and empirical research findings regarding
the application of emerging and innovative technologies in
managing, preserving, and enhancing knowledge access in academic
libraries worldwide. Covering a range of topics such as artificial
intelligence, knowledge organization, records management, and
library services, this reference work is ideal for librarians,
researchers, scholars, practitioners, academicians, instructors,
and students.
Industry 5.0 is advancing the collaboration between humans and
machines and is finding value through connected virtual and human
experiences. This technological revolution benefits numerous
fields; however, the library and information science industry in
particular can evolve and expand by embracing Industry 5.0. The
Handbook of Research on Technological Advances of Library and
Information Science in Industry 5.0 considers the current research
and future trends of technological advances in library and
information science related to Industry 5.0. Covering key topics
such as robotics, smart libraries, augmented reality, digital
libraries, and artificial intelligence, this major reference work
is ideal for librarians, industry professionals, researchers,
scholars, practitioners, academicians, instructors, and students.
The subject of the use of social media has renewed interest because
of the impact that it had on the last U.S. presidential election
and the impact that social media networks will have on subsequent
elections. As guides in the information world, it is thus important
that librarians be well versed in social media. This has called
attention to the relevance and urgency of incorporating social
media use into the academic library, both as a marketing tool and
as an instruction tool. Social Media for Communication and
Instruction in Academic Libraries is an essential reference source
that offers guidance in using social media in academic libraries
and in instruction with a special emphasis on assessment and
evidence-based practice. Featuring research on topics such as
digital libraries, marketing, and web analytics, this book is
ideally designed for librarians, administrators, educators,
managers, information technology specialists, professionals,
researchers, and students.
Taking into consideration the variety of information being created,
produced, and published, the acquisition and archiving of
e-resources by digital libraries is rapidly increasing. As such,
managing the rights to these resources is imperative. Managing
Intellectual Property in Digital Libraries is a pivotal reference
source for the latest scholarly research on strategies in which
digital libraries engage in the management of increasing digital
intellectual property to protect both the users and the creators of
the resources. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics such
as copyright management, open access, and software programs, this
book is ideally designed for academicians, researchers, and
practitioners seeking material on property rights and e-resources.
Digital libraries have been established worldwide to make
information more readily available, and this innovation has changed
the way information seekers interact with the data they are
collecting. Faced with decentralized, heterogeneous sources, these
users must be familiarized with high-level search activities in
order to sift through large amounts of data. Information Seeking
Behavior and Challenges in Digital Libraries addresses the problems
of usability and search optimization in digital libraries. With
topics addressing all aspects of information seeking activity, the
research found in this book provides insight into library user
experiences and human-computer interaction when searching online
databases of all types. This book addresses the challenges faced by
professionals in information management, librarians, developers,
students of library science, and policy makers.
Library services are dependent on technology tools in order to
host, distribute, and control content. Today, many libraries are
creating, testing, and supporting their own tools to better suit
their particular communities. Developing In-House Digital Tools in
Library Spaces is a pivotal reference source with the latest
empirical research on organizational issues, examples of library
automation, case studies of developing library products, and
assessment of the impact and usefulness of in-house technologies.
Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics such as linked data,
mobile applications, web analytics, this book is ideally designed
for academicians, researchers, students, and librarians seeking
current research on technological products and their development in
library use.
The effective use of technology offers numerous benefits in
protecting cultural heritage. With the proper implementation of
these tools, the management and conservation of artifacts and
knowledge are better attained. The Handbook of Research on Emerging
Technologies for Digital Preservation and Information Modeling is
an authoritative resource for the latest research on the
application of current innovations in the fields of architecture
and archaeology to promote the conservation of cultural heritage.
Highlighting a range of real-world applications and digital tools,
this book is ideally designed for upper-level students,
professionals, researchers, and academics interested in the
preservation of cultures.
Here's a one-stop snapshot of emerging technologies every librarian
should know about and examples that illustrate how the technologies
are being used in libraries today! The e-book includes videos of
interviews with librarians that are using them. The videos are
available on a web site for people who purchase the print book. The
first four chapters-Audio & Video, Self- and Micro-Publishing,
Mobile Technology, and Crowdfunding-all look at older technologies
reinvented and reimagined through significant advances in quality,
scale, or hardware. Many libraries were already using these
technologies in some way, and are now able to change and adapt
those uses to meet current needs and take advantage of the latest
improvements. The two next chapters look at new technologies:
wearable technologies and the Internet of Things (simple but
powerful computers that can be embedded into everyday objects and
connected to controllers or data aggregation tools). The last two
chapters-Privacy & Security and Keeping Up With Technology-are
all-purpose topics that will continue to be affected by new
developments in technology. Each of these chapters offers a brief
overview of background information and current events, followed by
a list of advantages and challenges to using these technologies in
a library setting. The authors highlight the most useful or most
well-known tools and devices, then specify how these technologies
might be used in a library setting. Finally, they look at a variety
of current examples from libraries in the United States and around
the globe.
Technology has revolutionized the ways in which libraries store,
share, and access information. As digital resources and tools
continue to advance, so too do the opportunities for libraries to
become more efficient and house more information. E-Discovery Tools
and Applications in Modern Libraries presents critical research on
the digitization of data and how this shift has impacted knowledge
discovery, storage, and retrieval. This publication explores
several emerging trends and concepts essential to electronic
discovery, such as library portals, responsive websites, and
federated search technology. The timely research presented within
this publication is designed for use by librarians, graduate-level
students, technology developers, and researchers in the field of
library and information science.
With the world becoming increasingly more dependent upon the
Internet, libraries offer an essential service by providing access
to this worldwide network. To help their patrons, modern librarians
must have a thorough understanding of this technology. Integrating
the Web into Everyday Library Services: A Practical Guide for
Librarians is a comprehensive guide to a variety of aspects of
Internet use and research. The book is basic, assuming only a basic
understanding of computer use and Internet research. This guide
begins with: *a basic explanation of the mechanics of the Internet
and World Wide Web, then moves on to *explore the variety of ways
that a user can discover online information, *how information is
stored online via the cloud, and *how a librarian can enhance his
or her library's online presence. Later chapters explain: *how to
use the Internet to communicate, *how to help patrons research and
evaluate information, and *how to protect patrons and yourself from
online dangers. The final chapter is devoted to helping librarians
solve basic computer problems that their patrons may encounter,
including troubleshooting Internet connections.
Cloud computing is a model where computing resources (processors,
storage, software) are offered as a utility from an indistinct
location and boundaries to the user. Adoption of Cloud computing in
recent years has gained momentum within various avenues round the
globe due to its characteristics like elasticity, virtualization
and pay-as-you-go pricing. In tune with the trend various companies
have evolved which are offering web applications. These companies
provide the system required to host the application to users on
lease which saves them from purchasing. The book combines both
theoretical and practical perspectives of cloud computing with a
slant towards library and information centres. The book describes
in detail about various companies which are providing cloud
computing solutions and infrastructure for library and information
centres. Intiatives of OCLC and best practices adopted in other
libraries around the world has been discussed at length. Many
avenues of the implementation of cloud computing has been
identified in the present study. Various initiatives of the library
professionals to move their internet sites, their integrated
library system for cataloguing and acquisition, Cloud based library
apps, Cloud based Stack Map and their repository systems and inter
library loan systems to the cloud has been mentioned. The book
further proposes a model which may serve as a blueprint for
implementation of cloud computing technologies in libraries. With
the timely publication of book, library and information service
practitioners after going through the book can outsource the task
of maintaining the computer infrastructure and focus on their
mission to serve people with right information at right point of
time.
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